We are proud to have a fantastic group of cruise professionals assisting us with sector development, conference planning and overall show direction. Their expertise is central to our understanding of the challenges facing the cruise industry today.

With 20+ years of experience in both IT and cruise, Ian Richardson is Seatrade Cruise Global's tech ambassador. Ian co-founded theICEway in 2007, a leading managed services provider and technology consultancy whose ecosystem of tech companies truly understand the challenges of IT at sea. Ian regularly speaks at conferences in Europe and America on technology challenges for the cruise industry, digital transformation and future technologies. We're delighted to have him here with us for the latest edition of Seatrade Cruise Global.

"This amazing industry is growing once more and the challenges it faces are many, including environmental sustainability – which has never been as important as today. I firmly believe that technology and innovation continue to play a pivotal role in addressing all of these challenges."